Issues: bridge

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State Street Bridge redo long delayed Open

Interstate 91 New Haven, CT 06511, USA - East Rock

There has been no update from the State or the City on timeline for opening the bridge which is long past due. Work has not happened in a while either.

Small businesses on State Street are being effected by this and neighbors are not being kept informed.

2011-11-21 · Reported by benhv · Share · Flag Flagged
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- HappyJoy (Guest)
  
  I hope the previous comment doesn’t turn out to be entirely accurate, however there is some previous history with the Mianus River Bridge collapse in 1983, so ConnDOT and its crony culture appears to have plenty of experience with this types of stupidities.
  
  2012-11-26 · Flag Flagged
- why bother (Guest)
  
  Neither the CT DOT or the City of New Haven gives two ***** about this project. I even doubt the "water pollution" issue, as with every high tide, the construction site is inundated with water, so there is absolutely no way that enough ground water could be pumped and treated to make a bit of difference, r.e. "environmental remediation".
  
  Icy313's comment seems plausible. The tidaI surge, from hurricane Sandy, completely covered the construction site, even overflowing the tide gates, and with the old bridge abutments gone, I can easily imagine the piers, supporting the I91 bridge, being undermined, by the scouring surge of water.
  
  In 50 years, due to sea level rise, this bridge will be submerged anyway, but as I asked the CT DOT engineer, what the design life of this phantom structure will be, he laughed and said that it would be there after we were gone, which also seems plausible, as it probably will take twenty years to complete ( then fall apart in five years).
  
  2012-11-27 · Flag Flagged
- Calatrava not (Guest)
  
  For what it's worth, I rode by the construction site, today, 12/28/2012, and there are people working! Looks like they are driving piles into the river bed.
  
  2012-12-28 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Admin)
  
  Folks, Come to the bridge at 10 AM this morning. @#$% Miller and Alderman Holmes will be giving a tour and an update.
  
  2013-05-16 · Flag Flagged
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Re-Open State St. Bridge Open

1055-1079 State St New Haven, CT - East Rock

The State St. Bridge, over the Mill River, is now going on two years past its completion date. The city engineering department claimed that they would start working on a plan, in December 2011, to solve the water pollution issue, which has delayed the bridge reconstruction. Any progress on that plan?
Because State St. is closed, and Trumbull St. is now only one way, heading West, Willow St. has become a traffic nightmare and a public safety issue.
On Tuesday evening, because of the city's poor planning, the usual evening traffic jam, on Willow St. caused a major public safety issue, when two New Haven police cars, heading West (on Willow), and two New Haven Fire trucks, heading East (also on Willow), were stuck for at least five minutes, while car commuters totally blocked both lanes, preventing anyone from moving. Willow St. cannot handle thousands of cars per day. The noise pollution, air pollution, speeding, traffic jams and blocking emergency vehicles needs to stop.
The city needs to get its @ss in gear and fix the State St. Bridge.

2012-06-01 · Reported by Emergency vehicles stuck in traffic (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- chicxulub (Guest)
  
  The tide surge, from TS Sandy, was flowing over the banks of the Mill RIver, yesterday morning. I didn't see anyone from the construction company around, as I was able to walk all around the site unmolested, except for the guy who stopped to ask me if I saw a "dead body" anywhere in the vicinity [no dead bodies did I see - man I love New Haven].
  
  At approximately 12:30, The water was about an inch below the temporary pedestrian bridge, and flowing into the containment area, from which the polluted ground water is allegedly being pumped. Good luck with that!
  The city must use the Mayan Long Count calendar to figure construction schedules...
  
  What do you want to bet that everyone shows up early, for the photo op, when this minor bridge is re-opened?
  
  2012-10-30 · Flag Flagged
- bridge to nowhere (Guest)
  
  I'm sure a Chinese construction company could finish this job, from design to completion, in a few weeks, for a lot less money (smaller bribes?).
  
  2012-11-29 · Flag Flagged
- pounding relief (Guest)
  
  Work has begun, again (12/28/2012). Piles are being driven into the river bed.
  
  2012-12-29 · Flag Flagged
- bridge to nowhere (Guest)
  
  The entire project is a debacle, from start to [finish] no end in site. The city engineer is retiring, so I expect this mess to drag on for years.
  
  2013-04-28 · Flag Flagged
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Found Calico Cat Open

East Rock Road New Haven, CT - East Rock

We found a calico cat shivering under a bench near the East Rock Road bridge. She didn't move for a long time. She has no collar but appears to be clean and well fed. We checked with some nearby residents of Livingston. They did not recognize her. We took her to Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine on State Street. She has no microchip. She is now with the PurrProject there at CHVM.

2013-04-13 · Reported by Celeste Suggs (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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state st. bridge Open

State Street New Haven, CT - Bishop-Hine

Hello ANYONE, IS THERE ANY WORD ABOUT THE BRIDGE.OR THE EYESORE THAT IT HAS CAUSED TO BOTH SIDES OF STATE STREET????

2013-03-24 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- DebbieR (Guest)
  
  It wasn't brought up at the meeting as there was no new news. I know there have been several articles in the New Haven Independent that go into details. If you still have questions I would suggest you contact your alder. Hope this helps.
  
  2013-03-27 · Flag Flagged
- East Rock Holmes
  
  I asked the City Engineer for an update, and I've included his response below. I'd be glad to set up a neighborhood "progress report" about it when the diagnostics outlined below are done.
  
  At the present time the plan is to open State Street Bridge by the end of the year.
  
  Currently the issue is with two major items. first it has been the issue of severe ground water contamination that requires pre treatment. In order to put the piles and foundations in, this contaminated groundwater must be pumped out to a level that is below the base of the proposed abutment base within the cofferdam. To do this it requires pumping at a rate of 1200 gallons per minute pre-treated though carbon filters (FRAC tanks) and then discharge to the sanitary sewer.
  
  The second issue that just arose was the pile driving affected slight settlement of the waterline abutment and the foundation of the I-91 piers that support the highway. Right now all work has been stopped by DOT to evaluate this new situation and come up with a solution. The initial proposal was to static load the current piles that have been driven and evaluate the support impact and look at using micro piles on the East side of the bridge where work has yet to begin on pile driving.
  You should see some activity on sight next week to set up for the static load test on the piles that have been driven. I expect that if all goes well, the contractor will drive a few more piles to the support depth and that would only take a couple of weeks. By April 15th the static load test should be complete. At the same time DTC is evaluating using micro piles on the East abutment so that method is less intrusive on any settlement of piers. The goal is to get both sides underway at the same time to accelerate the job.
  
  2013-03-27 · Flag Flagged
- frank
  
  Thank Yo u for the effort you put into reporting about the bridge,it is the first positive word that I have heard in a long time,and I look forward to the grand opening.
  
  2013-03-28 · Flag Flagged
- Pamela Blair (Guest)
  
  I add my thanks to Jessica for her work in following up on this and many other issues.
  
  2013-03-28 · Flag Flagged
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State St.Bridge Open

State Street New Haven, CT - Bishop-Hine

The last time I heard anything about the State ST bridge,is that it is going to be another FIVE YEARS before it is completed.What happened to the promise by the city and state D.O,T. that the project would be completed by the end of 2013???

2013-03-15 · Reported by Frank Proto (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- frank
  
  Please ask Justin or Jesica to post the time and place of the next meeting,so that anyone interested can obtain that information without having to email them seperately..
  
  2013-03-15 · Flag Flagged
- MC
  
  I'll find out and post it within 24 hrs.
  
  2013-03-15 · Flag Flagged
- MC
  
  I posted the information to allow anyone who wanted to to take the initiative and email their alders (which they should be doing anyway.)
  
  But anyway...the meetings are the 4th Monday of every month, usually at Little Hooker school. The location sometimes changes, especially in the summer so you I would suggest emailing the alders (Just as I suggested initially) they can forward your information to get you on the mailing list.
  
  2013-03-25 · Flag Flagged
- MC
  
  At one of the above meetings the person with the city who is responsible for the bridge explained the delays (all explanations were reasonable if you have ever dealt with any construction issues) and said that they were trying to be on track for this fall/early winter for reopening. Of course that is subject to change. http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/state_st._bridge_re-do_delayed_1_year/
  
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Odd side of East Street still not plowed, full of cars Archived

603 East Street New Haven, CT - East Rock

There is a 10 foot swath of East Street that has remained untouched due to cars parked on the odd side. These cars have not been ticketed nor moved since Friday of last week when an alternate side parking ban went into effect. We had to dig through 2 feet high drifts and out about 10 feet into the street just to be able to get to work. It would be helpful if these cars would be ticketed and towed as well as the road widened so that traffic can pass on both sides unobstructed. Especially since the bridge has been out, East has been a major roadway between East Rock and Fair Haven. Could someone please do something about this?

Thanks.

2013-02-14 · Reported by MC · Share · Flag Flagged
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- MC
  
  Looks like yet another night went by and nothing has still been done, no cars towed, no snow plowed, nothing. Will there be another day of clearings and plowing?
  
  2013-02-15 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Department of Public Works
  
  Our snow emergency work has been completed. If your snow issue hasn't been addressed, please reopen or resubmit with more information to SeeClickFix. Thanks for your patience.
  
  2013-02-19 · Flag Flagged
- Reopened MC
  
  Not nearly fixed, on street access to hydrant NOT available.
  
  2013-02-20 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Department of Public Works
  
  We are closing snow issues. Our crew has been reassigned to maintenance issues such as potholes and bulk trash. Thanks.
  
  2013-03-11 · Flag Flagged
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Parks Request Archived

East Rock Road New Haven, CT 06511, USA - East Rock

Missing plank on bridge for foot path. The foot bridge crossing the mill river north of east rock road has a dangerous gap. This seems to be right at the Hamden / New Haven line, who is responsible for the maintenance in East Rock park?

2012-12-31 · Reported by Kam Lasater · Share · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker
  
  Thanks for reporting this. I just let the city know about the issue. Will let you know if/when they respond.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  justin.elicker@gmail.com
  
  2013-01-01 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  Ranger Dan took care of this. Thanks again for reporting it.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  Justin.Elicker@gmail.com
  
  2013-01-09 · Flag Flagged
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Motorbikes on Paths Archived

English Drive New Haven, CT - East Rock

Motorbikes continue to present an extraordinary danger to pedestrians and their children and cyclists by screaming up the closed road from English Drive to the summit of East Rock. On the evening of 8/7/12, for example, three motorbikes sped up that road around 7 p.m., imperiling many parents and their children, adults and their pets, and cyclists out for an evening stroll or ride on the closed road. Police are rarely visible at the park and a sense of lawlessness pervades the area, which is generally filthy. A firm presence is required at the pedestrian entrances on English drive and on Trowbridge, off of State Street.

2012-08-07 · Reported by Rich Hanley · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Rich Hanley
  
  On Sunday, 8/12/12, at approximately 3:20 p.m., six motorbikes participated in a high-speed descent on the closed road from English Drive. Fortunately, pedestrian and cycling traffic was minimal at that time. But the potential for a catastrophic accident was enormous. Epic fail for NHPD and city of New Haven in protecting people who just want to enjoy a quiet walk or ride.
  
  2012-08-12 · Flag Flagged
- Rich Hanley
  
  Clarification on 8/12/12 post: The last sentence should read "enjoy a quiet walk or bike ride." The word "bike" was inadvertently left out of the original.
  
  2012-08-12 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Rich Hanley
  
  Closed
  
  2013-01-05 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Why is the issue being closed?
  
  2013-01-07 · Flag Flagged
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Flooding Archived

State Street Bridge State St, New Haven, CT - East Rock

Water on bridge.

2008-04-06 · Reported by Ben · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Ben (Guest)
  
  I have not heard anymore about when repairs are scheduled.
  Anyone?
  
  2008-07-24 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  Rumor has it that repairs are scheduled to start in '09:
  http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2008/08/q_ave_redo_dela.php
  
  2008-08-08 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  The money from C.O.G. has been allotted to repair that State Street bridge. This one is a go.
  
  2008-08-16 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  Will close as construction is starting on the bridge.
  
  2009-07-03 · Flag Flagged
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Roaring Motorbikes on Pedestrian Only English Drive Open

English Drive New Haven, CT - Cedar Hill

Although it's quiet given there's snow on the road, when the weather is good and the road is clear, motorbikes continue to present an extraordinary danger to pedestrians and their children and cyclists by screaming up and down the closed road from English Drive to the summit of East Rock. Police are rarely visible at the park and a sense of lawlessness pervades the area, which is generally filthy. A firm presence is required at the pedestrian entrances on English drive and on Trowbridge, off of State Street.

2013-01-07 · Reported by Mahfouz · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Mark
  
  There are also illegal ATVs using the area.
  
  Agree that something should be done, but "it didn't happen unless you can measure it." To that end, unfortunately there's no information on the number of tickets given out in this neighborhood for these types of infractions, despite repeated requests by citizens for regular releases of this type of specific information.
  
  The Crime Log has the total number of MV tickets but no information on whether they are given out for motorcycles, stop sign running, unregistered license plates, or DUIs.
  
  2013-01-08 · Flag Flagged
- Lexington Ave
  
  Mark, dont we all know that they dont get tickets? these guys ride New Haven with impunity these days, if a cop tries to pull them over and they dont stop for the police they get to ride away into the sunset laughing all the way. This no chase policy we have allows criminals the freedom to break the law wherever and whenever they want to. Imagine the example this sets for the youngsters watching this happen.
  
  I want to know if the police have followed up on any of the videos(evidence) these guys post of themselves doing wheelies down the interstates and local roads. They dont even disguise themselves, it cant be too hard to find them can it?
  
  2013-01-08 · Flag Flagged
- Lexington Ave
  
  Let me add this no chase policy allows drug dealers an easy way to transport drugs and guns without fear of the police.
  
  2013-01-08 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Lexington, I agree.
  
  But perhaps issuing tickets for the things that the City can issue tickets for (such as noise and red light running, the latter of which has resulted in many injuries and deaths), would have an indirect impact.
  
  2013-01-08 · Flag Flagged
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Sidewalk need to be repaved Acknowledged

East Rock Rd New Haven, CT 00 - East Rock

Sidewalk on bridge is a mess and needs to be repaved.

2008-05-08 · Reported by Litsy Witkowski (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged by: City Of New Haven
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- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  Two weeks ago the City hosted a meeting at Wilbur Cross High School to get some initial feedback on the bridge. The consultants that will work on the design gave a short presentation on the reasons for the redesign and potential fixes. Although there were only two citizens, myself and Alderman Roland Lemar in attendance, we made clear that traffic calming and historic preservation were priorities.
  
  The consultants will present initial, draft designs to the community in November of this year at which time, hopefully we'll have a good turnout that can review what they come up with. I'll do my best to keep folks informed. If you're interested to receive my neighborhood email newsletter, email me at the address below.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  justin.elicker@gmail.com
  
  2010-06-10 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Should this be capped with asphalt, or closed off? It doesn't look very safe for the winter.
  
  2010-12-06 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  This walk appears to be getting worse, after the winter.
  
  2011-03-21 · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged Rob Smuts
  
  The superstructure and the deck are scheduled to be replaced starting next April, with expected construction time of seven months. See: www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/back_to_the_future/
  
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Graffiti Archived

885 Orange St New Haven, CT 06511, USA - East Rock

On orange street bridge

2011-06-05 · Reported by benhv · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  Thanks for reporting this Kam. I'll reach out to Ranger Dan to see if there is something we can do here. FERP of course always works with the Parks Department, but there might be an opportunity for us to provide the labor to repaint or the funds for the paint. Will let you know.
  
  Thanks again.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Friends of East Rock Park
  justin.elicker@gmail.com
  
  2011-07-14 · Flag Flagged
- Kam Lasater (Admin)
  
  Justin, ben actually reported this (notice the nice photo). I just think its a shame.
  
  2011-07-14 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Ben (Admin)
  
  This was removed.
  
  2011-10-12 · Flag Flagged
- Orange St. (Guest)
  
  Actually, I reported it multiple times all around the park, which is why I keep getting emails about it. There is graffiti down by the river. FERP will be fixing this on Saturday October 15th at 10am.
  
  If you care about this issue, show up to help fix it.
  
  2011-10-13 · Flag Flagged
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Graffiti Archived

Willow St New Haven, CT 06511, USA - Cedar Hill

Says kon in yellow and blue paint on almost every concrete pier of bridge

2010-12-27 · Reported by Ben · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed benhv
  
  Fixed. Thanks!
  
  2011-07-11 · Flag Flagged
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Brutal pothole Archived

E Rock Rd New Haven, CT 06511, USA - East Rock

At least one foot in diameter and six inches deep, located in the right lane if you are coming to the intersection from East Rock Road. It is just past the end of the bridge and before the stop sign.

2010-12-06 · Reported by Peter · Share · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Please fix
  
  2010-12-06 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Peter
  
  Filled!
  
  2010-12-15 · Flag Flagged
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Graffiti Archived

Orange St New Haven, CT 00 - East Rock

Someone tagged the Orange Street Bridge over the Mill River in East Rock Park on the facing-the-rock side.

2008-08-19 · Reported by Margaret (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Lance (Guest)
  
  Completed per All American Companies
  
  2008-09-03 · Flag Flagged
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Obscene Graffiti Under Bridge Archived

Willow Street New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

Under the I-91 overpass over Willow Street are huge drawings of male genitalia. You can't miss them, and it's disgraceful how long they've been there.

2009-10-26 · Reported by UpperStateNeighbor (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  LCI staff will take a look and call it in for removal.
  
  The SCF geocode is not on target and thus this map is not the right location.
  
  Ben, what's up with this??
  
  Photo for location purpose??
  
  Is this near the ice rink?
  
  2009-10-26 · Flag Flagged
- UpperStateNeighbor (Guest)
  
  The Willow Street bridge is very near the intersection with State Street. Willow is farther north than the ice rink.
  
  2009-10-26 · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  Ok....we'll try to get our vendor there soon. We need a solution for this problem.....we can not keep painting over tags.....what do they do in Singapore to discourage this type of behavior??
  
  :-)
  
  2009-10-27 · Flag Flagged
- Closed ben Berkowitz (Guest)
  
  They are gone. Lots of other scribbles though.
  
  2009-11-28 · Flag Flagged
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bridge needs painting Archived

Willow St New Haven, CT - East Rock

This bridge needs repainting; the railing is totally rusted.

2009-04-30 · Reported by np (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- np (Guest)
  
  Everything the DOT touches turns to cr@p. That's what the DOT does - it makes ugly "places" and it builds things that aren't worth caring about.
  
  2009-07-31 · Flag Flagged
- big dog (Guest)
  
  LCI has NO authority at all over this. You give LCI way more power than they actually have, which is none. They are an inspection company.thats it They have no power!!! Tired of hearing about lci
  
  2009-07-31 · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  I called Public Works again a couple of days ago. They're still working on talking with the state on maintenance for the bridge.
  
  The bridge and nearby underpass need a good cleaning from debris, graffiti and the like. Clearly, pedestrian lights and some beautification is due.
  
  I'll keep you informed.
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.elicker2009.com
  
  2009-09-03 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  lost interest
  
  2010-02-19 · Flag Flagged
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Potholes under overpass Archived

I-91 New Haven, CT 00 - Bishop-Hine

Huge potholes are located under the bridge, making them hard to see (and avoid).

2008-06-13 · Reported by Colleen Dawicki (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Erin Sturgis-Pascale (Guest)
  
  This is a series of bad pavement and potholes in the shadow of the underpass. Cyclists taking a left onto State Street are forced to move into the travel lane, at a curve, in the shadow of the underpass and over exceptionally damaged asphalt. This situation represents a serious hazard to cyclist.
  
  2008-06-23 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  Looks like the road guys are out there today.
  Thanks DPW.
  
  2008-07-30 · Flag Flagged
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State Street Bridge is 5th most likely to collapse in the State of CT Archived

- East Rock

This bridge will have to be fixed due to structural failure.
please fix before both lanes have to be closed.

2008-03-29 · Reported by Ben Berkowitz (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Closed Mark
  
  Should this be closed?
  
  Although ConnDOT is still completely unresponsive on requests for improvements, it looks like the bridge will be reopened this fall or winter.
  
  2011-05-09 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Admin)
  
  I think it can be closed though we'll want to open a new issue if it does not stay on schedule.
  
  2011-05-09 · Flag Flagged
- Matt Smith
  
  I have been in touch with @#$% Miller, the City engineer. In an email dated April 6, 2011, he wrote:
  
  "The old bridge has been removed and they are in the process of driving sheets for the new Abutments. It has been a challenge since the some of the sheet piling for the cofferdam hit the old foundation of the I-91 bridge above. We are solving that problem now. In any event, the new bridge should be completed by Nov."
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Matt Smith
  Alderman, Ward 9
  
  2011-05-09 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Awesome. Thanks Matt! Yes, the new Facebook technology works great :)
  
  2011-05-09 · Flag Flagged
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Bike Thieves Archived

971 State St New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

Walking back to my apartment at 8pm only to find 2 teenage males in ski mask's stealing 3 bikes from outside C.O. Jones. I shouted and tried running after them but they took a left at Humphrey and went under the bridge. I called the police to notify them but said there was nothing they could do. They cut the locks with wire cutters so keep an eye out on your bike's if your leaving them chained up outside.

2009-03-23 · Reported by Sarah (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  You should document who you spoke with at Non-Emergency if possible as well as they should have sent an officer.
  
  2009-03-23 · Flag Flagged
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big tree cut down and stump left in place Archived

Lawrence And Mechanic New Haven, Connecticut - East Rock

not sure why the tree was cut down but it wod be nice to have the stump removedso we could plant another. I know it's tough to remove stumps.maybe one of the excavatorss w the bridge project could yank it.

2009-11-26 · Reported by ben Berkowitz (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Parks, when can this be removed so we can plant another tree?
  
  2010-03-21 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Ben (Admin)
  
  Fixed. Thank you!
  
  2010-06-27 · Flag Flagged
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Drug Deals and midnight "parking" Archived

Orange St Bridge New Haven, CT - East Rock

This spot on Orange Street Bridge is being used to facilitate drug exchanges as well as drug use. Parking in this area gives one easy access to the more secluded boat launch area, which is isolated and not trafficked at night.

Please have police include this bridge in their nightly route/beat surveillance.

2009-09-26 · Reported by Alya (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- jhc (Guest)
  
  Park is closed at sunset . Fishing licenses are required. It's hard to believe that this sort of thing is transpiring in that area. Step outside in the East Rock area and have squad cars buzzing all about ya
  Oh hey, i should report the mess that the Fireworks folks left up that second hill where they fired them off from...Post Display Apocalyptic litter disaster..
  i picked up a little , especially the splinters of the crate they had , complete with nails protruding
  
  2010-07-11 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Alya (Guest)
  
  This is still an issue, it will continue to be an issue until the police crack down or marijuana is legalized.
  
  But I'm tired of getting emails about it when no one else cares about drug use in the neighborhood.
  
  2011-07-04 · Flag Flagged
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Street lights? Archived

131 Bradley St New Haven, CT 06511, USA - SOHU

Walking up state street, 6:50pm, at Bradley street intersection, i noticed that there were a lot of cars parked under the bridge, and that it was really dark under there. There seems to be lights, but none on! Could we make sure they work and put bulbs in? Thank you.

2012-02-01 · Reported by Nath (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Ben (Admin)
  
  It looks these are definitely not fixed. Will email the DOT again.
  
  2012-02-04 · Flag Flagged
- benhv
  
  All lights are still out.
  
  2012-02-04 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Ben (Admin)
  
  This was fixed
  
  2012-02-07 · Flag Flagged
- Nath (Guest)
  
  Yes, it's working! Great! Thank you. Nathalie
  
  2012-02-08 · Flag Flagged
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Pothole Archived

Willow Street Bridge New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

Bridge deck pothole - long crack in right lane

2008-08-04 · Reported by David (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Appears to be somewhat fixed - seems like they did a shoddy job, but the bump is not as severe.
  
  2008-09-20 · Flag Flagged
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sidewalks on bridge badly deteriorated Open

E Rock Park Rd New Haven, CT - East Rock

the bridge on east rock road near college woods needs new cement. walkers and joggers might turn an ankle, and it would be tricky to navigate in a wheelchair.

2012-02-20 · Reported by juli · Share · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  Hi Juli. The city is in the process of designing reconstruction of the entire bridge since it is due to be rebuilt. They are waiting to fix the sidewalk until the whole bridge gets fixed which should be about a year. Ideally we'd get it fixed earlier but repaving can be costly and it'd be best to just do it once.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  
  2012-02-20 · Flag Flagged
- juli
  
  thanks for the update, justin! i didn't know they were planning to fix the whole bridge.
  
  2012-02-21 · Flag Flagged
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increased flow of traffic Open

150 Whitney Ave New Haven, CT 06511 - Yale University Campus

Due to the shutdown of the Trumbull Street Bridge, there is now a greatly increased flow of traffic backed up onto Sachem Street down to Whitney Avenue during the day. Drivers are getting frustrated, as the traffic lights are timed to accomodate lighter traffic (it is usually much less there with the Trumbull Bridge operational); this frustration is resulting in drivers ignoring the large "No Turn on Red" sign clearly posted on Whitney, as they make right-hand turns onto Whitney, ignoring also the walk sign for the pedestrians. I was nearly struck today while crossing with three small children! There are two lanes of traffic coming onto Whitney Avenue from Sachem, and it seems that if the right-hand lane of traffic starts disobeying the sign and turns on red, it will be VERY dangerous for pedestrians. What solutions is Traffic and Parking proposing to accomodate the overflow from Prospect Street and having the bridge out? Thanks.

2009-07-15 · Reported by Brian Robinson (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  More people have posted that they want this fixed since I opened the ticket so for now I'm leaving it open!
  
  2009-12-03 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Alleviating traffic jams has the reverse effect. The more you accommodate cars, the more traffic you end up with and the bigger the jams get. There are too many cars trying to navigate the streets of New Haven; the city was not built to handle cars at all, and the development of Science Park, which is completely auto dependent (see the massive parking garage and surface lots) is overburdening the feeder streets with traffic, creating air and noise pollution, endangering pedestrians and cyclists, and lowering the quality of life on residential streets that have to handle the traffic flowing into Yale and Science Park. The problem on Sachem St. is not the timing of the light at Whitney, but the fact that there are too many cars trolling around town.
  
  2010-01-30 · Flag Flagged
- Brian Tang
  
  …which is precisely why the city is pursuing a streetcar line between Science Park, the Medical Campus, and Union Station:
  http://bit.ly/aB6OhV
  
  2010-01-30 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Traffic volume on Sachem is still heavy and disrepectful of pedestrians both at this intersection and at the junction with Hillhouse. Why not recognize Sachem as part of a pedestrian-heavy zone from the Peabody along Hillhouse, and direct Dixwell/Newhallville traffic to Edwards St/Hillside Place/Munson St instead?
  
  Speed bumbs along the full length of Sachem could benefit Peabody visitors and Yale people alike. It is not good to have parents parking and children eating their lunches along such a busy stretch of road.
  
  2010-06-24 · Flag Flagged
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